Selestino Ravutaumada and Iosefo Masi are making a return to the squad after their participation in the Olympics, and their readiness has been noted by FIJI Water Flying Fijians coach Mick Byrne. With just hours remaining before their match against Manu Samoa, the team is filled with anticipation.
Byrne recognized the pressures of his coaching role, emphasizing the importance of ensuring all players are in optimum condition ahead of the game. “Pressure is something we coaches experience; my main focus is to get everything done and ensure the players are in excellent shape for the match,” Byrne stated.
He expressed satisfaction with having Masi and Ravutaumada back in the lineup for the game, despite some players dealing with injuries. Ravutaumada is set to play on the wing, while Masi will occupy the outside center position.
As excitement builds for the matchup, Byrne urged fans to rally behind the Flying Fijians, forecasting an exciting contest against Samoa. The Flying Fijians will face Manu Samoa today at 6 PM at the HFC Bank Stadium, marking the opening match of this year’s Pacific Nation Cup.